I. The Medieval Period is often referred to as the “Dark Ages.” The term “Dark Ages” mainly refers to the early part of the medieval period, or the “Early Middle Ages.” The Medieval Period is considered dark because of the religious control and impact on people. Religion affected people’s art, literature, and their thoughts and ideas. Religion denied people freedom of expression. II. Art- The art and architecture greatly contributes to the reason why the Medieval Period is called the “Dark Ages.” A)Religious Scenes 1.Christian B)Unknown Works 1.Fear of religious persecution C)Cathedrals, churches 1.Canterbury Cathedral 2.Thousands made i.Showed wealth of Christian church III. Literature A) Unknown authors 1. Beowulf i. fear of religious persecution B) Most books were written by priests C) Not many books written at the time IV. Religion influenced people’s thought and ideals. This was a reason why the medieval period was called the “Dark Ages.” A)Thought the plague was sign from god a.Apocalypse
II. Art- The art and architecture greatly contributes to the reason why the Medieval Period is called the “Dark Ages.”
A) Religious Scenes
1. Christian
B) Unknown Works
1. Fear of religious persecution
C) Cathedrals, churches
1. Canterbury Cathedral
2. Thousands made
i. Showed wealth of Christian church
III. Literature
A) Unknown authors
1. Beowulf
i. fear of religious persecution
B) Most books were written by priests
C) Not many books written at the time
IV. Religion influenced people’s thought and ideals. This was a reason why the medieval period was called the “Dark Ages.”
A) Thought the plague was sign from god
a. Apocalypse